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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.14, 1,202.93 and 391.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.14, 1,202.93 and 391.01 is: 586.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.14 : 1,202.93 = 391.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.14/1,202.93 = 391.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.14x = 1,202.93 × 391.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.14x = 470,349.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,349.69/802.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.37

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